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Resume skills guide · SOC 51-9195

Skills for Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Reading Comprehension2.88
  • 2.Active Listening2.88
  • 3.Speaking2.75
  • 4.Monitoring2.75
  • 5.Writing2.62
  • 6.Critical Thinking2.62
  • 7.Active Learning2.25
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.12
  • 9.Mathematics2
  • 10.Science1

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Knowledge areas

  • Production and Processing
  • Mechanical
  • Administration and Management
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service

Core work activities

  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Getting Information
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

In-demand tools & technology

  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Inventory control software
  • Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
  • Timekeeping software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word